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Appalachia is the power we keep overlooking.  It's a machine.
 
 

Except for Central.  Its not all kumbaya.  😂

I fight to win.  For me.  For ME.
 
 

Me, I think it's Marion's QB.  But I could be biased.
 
 

Does a football team really need a high school??
 
 

Does a football team really need a high school??
 
 

Does a football team really need a high school??
 
 

Richlands’ fan screaming for Graham players to take a knee & show some respect. Player walked off the field on his own accord. 🤦
I get their frustration but good grief! 
Sorry but I don’t think either team has to kneel every single time a player is down. If it’s obviously something dire or serious, okay. 

Stay gold.
 
 

Stay gold.
 
 

I can see you. You’re the one wearing the poncho

I've stated my take on this before.  I used to be a "stick it out" hardliner; however, after going through my eldest's high school years/experience, I've change my views substantially.  There is a fine line here, though.  Parents need to understand that there are absolutely coaches/staffs, etc. that are going to be influenced by nepotism, status and favors in determining playing time and positional choices.  There are "hook-ups" and good-ole boy clubs, more so here than any other place I've been.  Not all of them and not even most of them, but damn sure some of them.  Look no further than Union.....the kid couldn't start at QB at a traditionally run-heavy offense at a 2A school but transfers to a 5A school that has modern passing concepts.  Hmmmm.......that's a great move for the kid.
Parents must have a realistic assessment of their child's talent.  This is where we lose most of the parents.  They think their child is D-1 material but have never seen a true D-1 athlete up close.  Parents need to understand the impact of their child's positional choice and evaluate if their physical characteristics are capable of that position choice.  If your kid is 6'3", 210 and runs a 4.8 40, he isn't a next level WR, he is a TE waiting to happen.  Another issue is sometimes your local high school's offensive/defensive philosophy won't allow your child opportunities to shine.  This is a valid concern.  The talented QB or WR that languishes in a Wing-T offense is hurting their ability to make an impact.  I absolutely would relocate my kid if that was the situation.  Another thing is sometimes kids want to transfer to a program that is more committed to improving and winning and player development. The good and competitive kids want to win and be in a winning environment. Can't blame them. 
Now, there are definitely reasons NOT to transfer and not being able to take criticism or compete for starting position are a few of them.  This seems to be what most of the board members assumes are the issues in most cases. I don't disagree; however, there are damn sure valid reasons for kids to relocate.  There are a lot of talented kids that should have had their college degree paid for or, at least, greatly subsidized through football but stayed in detrimental situations.  "But, what about the team?"  Good question, so let's ask some of the coaches that.  Coach, what about the team?  Why did you not start the more talented kid? Most of the time there are good answers; however, sometimes there aren't.  
So, if you would leave your current job for a better opportunity or more money, can you blame a kid for basically doing the same?

That whosoever believeth in Graham should not perish, but have a stadium in another state.
 
And lo, the Devil is a wily adversary -- thrashing about, to and fro, like a roaring li.....aaannd they just fumbled.
 
 

That whosoever believeth in Graham should not perish, but have a stadium in another state.
 
And lo, the Devil is a wily adversary -- thrashing about, to and fro, like a roaring li.....aaannd they just fumbled.
 
 

A little known fact about Harry Fry is people from BSG approached him about setting up a youth football league in BSG. He was more that happy to oblige, and in 1970, BSG's "P-Nut" league was created as an emulation of GC's.
That says a lot about the person Harry Fry was.

Gate City fans swear their previous couch was a wicker sofa off Craigslist.

Gate City holds on with a batdown on the final defensive play after mistakes, etc. helped spot the Jackets two touchdowns early:
 
Blue Devils        24
Yellowjackets    18
 
 
 

Well he got a diploma*, didn't he??
 
 
* from Bishop Sycamore
 
 

Well he got a diploma*, didn't he??
 
 
* from Bishop Sycamore
 
 

Well he got a diploma*, didn't he??
 
 
* from Bishop Sycamore
 
 

Has to be asked....:
 
Do they whistle their fight song??
 
 

Has to be asked....:
 
Do they whistle their fight song??
 
 

Has to be asked....:
 
Do they whistle their fight song??
 
 

Just did one out of my @$$, basically...
 
 

So your saying, you need some side trips to the casino?